Sport Psychology

Recommended Prerequisites

English.

Teaching Methods

Theoretical classes and activities of research, reading and realization of activities in the theoretical-practical class.

Learning Outcomes

Master a set of contents that allows studennts to understand and frame the scope of intervention and the objectives of sports psychology and mental training;

Understand the contribution that sports psychology and mental training can have in improving individual performance, both in young athletes and in elite athletes;

To acquire theoretical-practical knowledge about specific methods and techniques of this area, which allow planning and intervention individually or colectively with athletes, in order to help them optimize performance and overcome possible mental instability arising from competition and optimization of sports performance.

Work Placement(s)

No

Syllabus

- Introduction to Sports Psychology;

- Motivation;

- Activation, stress and anxiety;

- Analysis of the environments of sports practice;

- Feedback, reinforcement and intrinsic motivation;

- Group dynamics;

- Communication;

- Techniques to improve performance;

- Activation Control;

- Imagery;

- Goal Setting;

- Concentration;

- The Zen approach.

Head Lecturer(s)

Hugo Miguel Borges Sarmento

Assessment Methods

Assessment
Resolution Problems: 30.0%
Frequency: 70.0%

Bibliography

Williams, J. (2001). Applied Sport Psychology. Moutain View, California: Mayfield Publishing Company

Cruz, J.F. (1996). Manual de psicologia do desporto. Braga: S.H.O. - Sistemas Humanos e Organizacionais.

Smith, D. & Bar-Eli, M. (2007) Essential readings in sport and exercise psychology. Human Kinetics publishers, Champaign Illino

Slaikeu, K, Trogolo, R. (1998). Focused for Tennis. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics

Weinberg, R.& Gould, D. (2007). Foundations of Sport and Exercise Psychology. Human Kinetics publishers, Champaign Illinois

Orlick, T. (1990). In pursuit of Excellence. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics

Lynch, J., Scott, W. (1999). Running Within. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics

Nideffer, R. (1992). Psyched to win. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics

Hanton, S., Mellalieu, S. (2006). Literature reviews in sport psychology. New York: Nova Science Publishers, Inc.

Tenenbaum, G. & Eklund, R. (2007). Handbook of sport psychology. Wiley, Hoboken, New Jersey